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Strange illusion [videorecording] / PRC Pictures, Inc. presents ; screen play by Adele Comandini ; produced by Leon Fromkess ; directed by Edgar G. Ulmer.

Fromkess, Leon.; Ulmer, Edgar G. (Edgar George), 1904-1972.; Comandini, Adele.; Lydon, James, 1923-2022.; Eilers, Sally, 1908-1978.; William, Warren, 1895-1948.; Toomey, Regis, 1898-1991.; Arnt, Charles, 1906-1990.; Reed, George, 1866-1952.; Rotter, Fritz. Strange illusion.; Producers' Releasing Corporation.; Alpha Video istributors.
2004
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Title
Strange illusion [videorecording] / PRC Pictures, Inc. presents ; screen play by Adele Comandini ; produced by Leon Fromkess ; directed by Edgar G. Ulmer.
Created/published
Narberth, PA : Alpha Video, ©2004.
Description
1 videodisc (80 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Associated name
Fromkess, Leon.
Ulmer, Edgar G. (Edgar George), 1904-1972.
Comandini, Adele.
Lydon, James, 1923-2022.
Eilers, Sally, 1908-1978.
William, Warren, 1895-1948.
Toomey, Regis, 1898-1991.
Arnt, Charles, 1906-1990.
Reed, George, 1866-1952.
Rotter, Fritz. Strange illusion.
Producers' Releasing Corporation.
Alpha Video istributors.
Material base
metal plastic
Summary
A son is haunted by the mysterious death of his father and dreams which he fears foreshadow future events. The noir tone of the film is accentuated by the claustrophobic atmosphere of the mental hospital where the son is incarcerated with its controlled vision of chaos and corruption.
Note
Based on an original story by Fritz Rotter.

Originally produced as a motion picture in 1947.
Credits
Director of photography, Philip Tannura ; music, Erdody.
Cast
James Lydon, Sally Eilers, Warren William, Regis Toomey, Charles Arnt, George H. Reed, Jayne Hazard.
System details
DVD.
Place of creation/publication
United States.

Call number
DVD 175
Folger-specific note
266047. This record is unverified and may contain incorrect or incomplete information. Please consult Curator for assistance.

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